生徒会長
seitokaichō
The English phrase "student council president" is translated into Japanese as 生徒会長 (seitokaichō).
生徒会長 refers specifically to the president of a student council within a middle school or high school.
Which one should you use?
生徒会長 is the term used for middle and high school student presidents. For university-level student presidents, the term 学生会長 is more commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
This term is a noun. It does not change its form for pluralization or case, although particles such as が or は would be added in a sentence to indicate its grammatical role.
How do you pronounce it?
seitokaichō
Did you know?
- In many anime and manga series, the 生徒会長 is a classic character archetype often portrayed as an incredibly strict, perfect, and intimidating figure. This trope is so common that the term itself often carries these character expectations in pop culture.
- The word for 'president' in 生徒会長, 会長, can also be used to refer to the president of a major corporation or a large association. This linguistic overlap highlights how the concept of 'chairmanship' scales from a classroom to a boardroom.
- In Japanese schools, being the 生徒会長 is often seen as a precursor to a career in politics or law. The role is highly regarded as a way to demonstrate leadership and social responsibility to future employers or universities.
Examples in context
- 彼は生徒会長です。Kare wa seitokaichou desu.He is the student council president.
- 次の生徒会長は誰ですか。Tsugi no seitokaichou wa dare desu ka.Who is the next student council president?
- 生徒会長に立候補します。Seitokaichou ni rikkouhou shimasu.I will run for student council president.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about the upcoming school election.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵は生徒会長になりたいの？Himari wa seitokaichou ni naritai no?Do you want to become the student council president, Himari?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、挑戦してみたいと思う。Un, chousen shite mitai to omou.Yes, I think I want to give it a try.
- 健太 Kentaすごいね！応援しているよ。Sugoi ne! Ouen shite iru yo.That's amazing! I'm rooting for you.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、健太。Arigatou, Kenta.Thank you, Kenta.
